Classification Vocab Practice

Front

Branch of science for classifying organisms.

Back

Taxonomy

Front

Highest taxonomic level; three types: Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya.

Back

Domain

Front

Second highest taxonomic classification:

Back

Kingdom

Front

System of naming organisms scientifically, developed by Carolus Linnaeus; consists of genus and species names.

Back

Binomial nomenclature

Front

Branching diagram showing evolutionary descent from a common ancestor.

Back

Cladiogram

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

Front

Classification system based on shared traits and common ancestors.

Back

Cladistics

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

Evolutionary history of an organism

Back

Phylogeny

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

Front

Living matter arises from pre-existing living matter.

Back

Biogenesis

Front

Living matter arises from nonliving matter.

Back

Abiogenesis

Front

Formation of new species in evolution

Back

Speciation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4